Desoto County High School
#484 of 576 high schools in Florida
#12473 of 16,910 nationally
About Desoto County High School
Desoto County High School is a public high located in Arcadia, in the Desoto school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,215 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 484th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,215.
There are 5 schools in Arcadia; Desoto County High School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desoto County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desoto County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desoto Middle School
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students · 1.2 km away
Memorial Elementary School
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
861 students · 1.5 km away
Teen Parent PK Child Care Program
Arcadia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.4 km away
West Elementary School
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 2.4 km away
Nocatee Elementary School
Nocatee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,213 students
Pensacola High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students
Dunedin High School
Dunedin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students
Atlantic High School
Port Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,209 students
Jean Ribault High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students
North Marion High School
Citra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,228 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desoto County High School a good school?
Desoto County High School has a Success Index (US) of 33.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #484 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desoto County High School rank in Florida?
Desoto County High School ranks #484 of 576 high schools in Florida and #12473 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desoto County High School?
Desoto County High School had 1,215 students in 2025.
Is Desoto County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Desoto County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desoto County High School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Desoto County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.